DMN Stories March Senate vote charts Cornyn, Paxton strategy ahead of May 26 runoff First-round urban, rural split guides both campaigns as they mobilize base voters and test edges in low-turnout Senate rematch Garland JournalApril 24, 2026
DMN Stories Early voting closed Tuesday in D-FW for San Jacinto Day. What is it? Early voting for the May 2 municipal election started Monday, but a statewide holiday will close North Texas polls Tuesday. Garland JournalApril 22, 2026
DMN Stories Parents searching for bulletproof backpacks after Uvalde. Are they effective? The student gear can be difficult to find in stores as some worry about liability. Dallas Morning NewsJune 9, 2022
DMN Stories Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett begins transition to replace Eddie Bernice Johnson in Congress Crockett plans to tackle five issues when she gets to the House, including gun control. Dallas Morning NewsJune 8, 2022
DMN Stories Family of Uvalde victim demands answers from manufacturer of gun used to kill 21 The father of Amerie Jo Garza said he wants information on Daniel Defense’s marketing techniques. Dallas Morning NewsJune 7, 2022
DMN Stories Texas superintendents want safer schools. But money and logistics stand in the way Republican leaders push ‘hardening’ campuses, but who pays for it? Garland JournalJune 6, 2022
DMN Stories Police inside Uvalde school not aware of children’s 911 calls, Texas senator says San Antonio Democrat Roland Gutierrez called the response to the shooting a ‘system failure.’ Garland JournalJune 5, 2022
DMN Stories Escaped Texas inmate dead after being linked to 5 slayings, authorities say Earlier Thursday, authorities said Gonzalo Lopez was believed to be driving a white pickup. Dallas Morning NewsJune 4, 2022
DMN Stories Supreme Court rejects Texas lawmakers’ bid to avoid depositions on redistricting Justice Department and civil rights groups sued the state over new maps they say violate the federal Voting Rights Act. Garland JournalJune 3, 2022
DMN Stories Man to be exonerated 40 years after convictions for child sex abuse Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot said evidence points to another person. Garland JournalJune 2, 2022
DMN Stories Students, teachers demand tougher gun control after Uvalde school shooting Advocates pushed for stronger laws as the NRA gathered in Houston for its national conference. Dallas Morning NewsMay 31, 2022
DMN Stories Greg Abbott, Ted Cruz tell NRA that gun laws didn’t stop Uvalde shooter Abbott, Cruz spoke to the National Rifle Association’s annual meeting in Houston days after the school shooting in Uvalde. Garland JournalMay 31, 2022